Covers the theory and empirical analysis of capital taxes. In the first part, we cover optimal capital taxation and we derive theoretical predictions of responses to capital income taxes such as corporate, dividend and capital gains taxes. The second part focuses on empirical analysis of existing capital tax structures.

Prerequisites: Second year Ph.D. in Economics graduate student standing.

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Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Graduate students only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only econ
TAZHITDINOVA
Alisa Tazhitdinova
2.6
55 reviews
Fall 2025 . Tazhitdinova
NH 2212
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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ECON1 . Tazhitdinova 5 Months Ago

test questions are just meant to trick you feels like a im solving a riddle - concepts were easy but the test made it seem like I was taking spanish - shot good fits though icl

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ECON1 . Tazhitdinova 6 Months Ago

I honestly really like her (and her outfits!). She is a decent lecturer, I think the harsher ratings mostly come from the fact that her tests seem unfair and there was no curve. However, I think she compensated by making the last test MUCH easier. You get to drop lowest test, no final, just unit-like exams. Average 13.5/15ish per test for an A.

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ECON1 . Tazhitdinova 7 Months Ago

Everything was super straight forward. You take 4 exams and the worst one gets dropped. Attendence for lectures and sections was optional but recommended. It's really clear what grade you are going to get so grade is expected. Slides were very well made and lectures are good. I really enjoyed this class and I am missing her in Econ 2.

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ECON1 . Tazhitdinova 7 Months Ago

Alisa is definitely overhated. Her course was very straightforward and well organized. The grade is made up of 4 equally weighted, noncumulative tests and weekly practice questions that have unlimited attempts. The lectures were nicely done and easy to follow, with the class being fairly easy. Her heels are sharper than knives.

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ECON1 . Tazhitdinova 7 Months Ago

She teaches the class like she's too good to be there. Explains concepts like we are already supposed to have mastered them, and the tests did not reflect the practice problems and testing materials she provided. I would strongly advise you to avoid this professor if you are an Econ major and want a high major GPA.

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ECON1 . Tazhitdinova 8 Months Ago

Honestly, don't go to class and just review the slides on your own. The grading is very clear, however it's weird. There are 4 tests and the lowest one is dropped which means STUDY HARD FOR THE FIRST THREE. I wish I locked in harder earlier so that I didn't have to take the last test. Her questions are also harder than the other profs.

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